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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Oakville
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Oakville bulk pickup runs every other week on garbage day with a three-item limit. Wrap mattresses, bundle carpets and wood to size, and schedule free metal or appliance pickups through Halton Region.
Service type
Bulk items: every other week on garbage day; set out by 7:00 a.m. and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the previous evening. Metal and appliances: schedule a free appointment before setting out.
Limits
Fees: Curbside bulky pickup is included. Metal and appliance pickup is free by appointment. Tipping fees apply at the Halton Waste Management Site.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Furniture, Mattresses and box springs wrapped and sealed in plastic, Carpet and underpadding bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Toilets with tanks separated, Wood items including fencing or shelving bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Windows or mirrors taped in an X pattern
- Not accepted
- Household hazardous waste, Tires and auto parts, Propane tanks, Construction and demolition debris, Concrete and bricks, Electronics
- Holiday shifts
- Holiday weeks may alter collection schedules; confirm via the Online Waste Collection Schedule.
Official service info
Source: Halton Region - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Oakville, Ontario. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Bulk items: every other week on garbage day; set out by 7:00 a.m. and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the previous evening. Metal and appliances: schedule a free appointment before setting out.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs wrapped and sealed in plastic, Carpet and underpadding bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Toilets with tanks separated, Wood items including fencing or shelving bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Windows or mirrors taped in an X pattern. Not accepted: Household hazardous waste, Tires and auto parts, Propane tanks, Construction and demolition debris, Concrete and bricks, Electronics. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/oakville
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.